Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
M. JULES FERRY SHOT AZ.
RevoIutI0nISt Fires Three Shots al She French Statesman and Wounds Esfm Slightly.

A RevoIuti0n1St Fires Three shots at the French Statesman and Wounds Esfm Slightly.
 PARIS, Dec. H. Yesterday morning man who afterward gave his name as Berckens Aubertin appeared in the hall of the Chamber of Deputies and asked to see M. Ferry and M. Goblet. The former responded, when Aubertin drew revolver and fired three shots at him, two of which struck him. The first passed around the chest, slightly pene trating the flesh. The second struck M. Ferry on the right side near the lowest ribs, causing a confusion. The thigh was not penetrated. The wounds were very slight. Apbertin is twenty years old and is Q mem Der of band of revolutionists who drew lots as. to who should commit the crime, with the result that it fell to Aubertin to do the deed. The bystanders tried to lynch Auber tin after he had fired the shots, but were pre- vented with difficulty from carrying out their intention. After the shooting a scene of great confusion ensued and the police imme- diately formed cordon in the vicinity, pre- venting even reporters from gaining access to where the attempted assassination took place. In consequence of the attempt upon the life of M. Ferry there were many heated quarrels in the Hobbies of the Chamber of E5eutfes between moderates and radicals. M. Rouvier joined in the discussion, accusing the radicals of provoking weak-minded per sons to deeds of violence. Several scuf1es ensued and it is expected they will lead to duels.
 Berekens Aubertin, M Ferry's assailant, is native of Rombach, in MoselIe. When he made the attack on M. Ferry he was &C., companied by an accomplice, who was to have shot M Goblet, but who flunked, giving hi hat fo the floor. When Aubertin was searched by the police paper was found on him which indicated that he and his confederates had drawn lots yesterday 10 decide who should do the shooting. The paper ends: 'tDeath to intriguers. Our path is marked out to form an intelligent, disinterested and patriotic ministry. So be it."
 The doctors bulletin regarding the condi- ton of M. Ferry says that the ecchymosis caused by the bullets striking the chest is spreading ever the regions of the heart and liver and that the patient is greatly in need of rest. The usher who carried Aubertin's card to M. Ferry in the chamber on Satur- day warned NJ. Ferry not to see Aubertin, saying he did not like the mans appearance. Nj. Ferry was talking with friends at the time and forgot the warning. When M. Ferry reached the lobby Aubertin gave him was reading the letter when Au- bertin fired. Aubertin had sent to N. Ferry the card of Edouard Nerve, bear ing few words of introduction to M. Ferry in favor of Aubertin. Aubertin also sent in slip of paper upon which was penoilled the following: "A Lorrainer desires a shert con- versation with you and begs you to come and see him." The revolver with which the shots were fired is almost toy, being of No. bore. The third shot grazed M. Ferry's temple. When seized Aubsrtin shouted:
 T am Lorrainer. have avenged Lorraine and am satisfied" M. Ferry staggered, but did not fall Dep uty De Lanessan, who is a doctor, examined him on the spot and found that his wounds were not of serious nature, although had the would-be assassin pointed his revolver less slantingly they would probably have been fatal. During his examination Aubertin said: "on Tuesday Charles Ferry and Faron will be assassinated." In Aubertin's pocket was found note of the days programme. He had written: 'I shall send in HerYe's card. That will bring the secret agent of Orleans family rushing toward me-" The prisoner seems to be impecunious. He tried to borrow money to go to Versailles during the congress his intention being to shoot M. Ferry if the latter were elected president.